Paul Smith

Mr. Paul E. Smith, 84 of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Monday,

September 19, 2011 at Homewood at Crumland Farms. He was the husband of Betty Hammond Smith.

Born April 21, 1927 he was the son of the late Francis Leo and Edna Eader Smith.

He was a member of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church and a previous member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church.

Paul served in the US Army during WWII. He retired as Regional Assistant Vice President of Bank of America.

He was an avid golfer, gardener and a historical buff. Paul also enjoyed playing the stock market.

In addition to his loving wife Betty he is survived by his sister- in- laws, Virginia Smith Hilderbrand, Evelyn Smith, Patricia Carey and her husband Jerry, and Nancy Hammond. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, JoAnne Bonifield, Debbie Castle, Peggy Mooney, Jenny Williams, Cassandra Corridon, Leo Smith II, Charlie Smith, Todd Hammond, Bradd Hammond, Lisa Karnes, Reidd Hammond, Dennis Smith II and  Bobbi Hammond.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Frances Smith and his two brothers, Howard and Joseph Smith.

The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Thursday, September 22 from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 23 at 10:00AM with Rev. Keith W. Boisvert officiating

Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702.